The Illinois State Library continues its preparations to host ILEAD USA (Innovative Librarians Explore, Apply and Discover): The 21st Century Technology and Leadership Skills Institute for the States. This continuing education initiative will be held at the University of Illinois Springfield on March 25–28, June 17–20 and October 21–24, 2013. The State Library will be accepting applications for mentors, instructors and participant teams in late September.

Dr. R. David Lankes of Syracuse University will chair the Instructor Corps. The Instructor Corps will be responsible for curriculum development during ILEAD USA.

Contact Gwen Harrison at gharrison@ilsos.net or Debra Aggertt at daggertt@ilsos.net if you have questions.

ILEAD USA is made possible by a Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grant awarded to the State Library by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).